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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1963

Page

3

Pop concert to aid KU choir and orchestra funds

Briefs describe Jo Archer daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Archer 1021 Hickory to join the Pop concert Sunday in Hoch auditorium University of Kansas. The 80 voice choir will join a 70 piece symphony orchestra. Proceeds benefit choir and orchestra scholarship fund. Overnight guests were Mr and Mrs Arthur Duffield formerly of Ottawa. Liberty community plans a potluck supper at the school Wednesday with a pupil program marking the last day of school.

Jo Archer Paul Archer Hickory Hoch Auditorium University of Kansas Liberty Community

Woolworth Company Names New Ottawa Assistant Manager

John Kotalik is named the new assistant manager of the F. W. Woolworth store in Ottawa. He and his wife Barbara and their three children have moved from Junction City to 1040 Cottonwood. the family previously lived in Pawnee City. The Kotalik children are Mike 3, Jenna 1, and Thomas 3 months. Kotalik has four years of Woolworth employment.

John Kotalik F. W. Woolworth Ottawa New Car Kotalik Junction City Barbara Pawnee City Ned Cottonwood Mike Jenna Thomas Woolworth

Deaths in Quenemo and Kansas City areas reported

John J. Neill, 90, retired farmer and Quenemo resident, died at Ransom Memorial Hospital. Services at Quenemo Federated Church, burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Surviving: twin daughters Elva Moody and Elizabeth Lewis, son Marvin Neill, 15 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. his widow Mary Wiley died in 1953. Separate notice: Farris Funeral Home reports R W Kitterman died in Redding, California while visiting. services in Garnett with burial Agricola. Surviving include widow Faye, a daughter and a son, plus four brothers.

John J. Neill Quenemo Ransom Memorial Hospital Ottawa Mary Wiley Free Methodist Church Albert Elva) Moody George Elizabeth) Lewis Marvin Oliels F. M. Kitterman S. Elm R. W Nick’’ Kitterman Redding Calif Farris Garnett Agricola Rock Creek Kansas City Santa Fe Railroad Harriswon Faye Kitterman B. W Kitterman Spokane Wash Charles T John L Kas

Eleven Children and Their Glasses Save Time in Summer

Dear Heloise shares practical tips from a reader with eleven children. Assigning each child a colored labeled glass speeds meals and reduces fridge door time. Suggestions include using name markers, filling glasses with water or milk, and even using soda bottles to prevent spills. Additional tips cover pressing cloths with warm damp towels and cautions about towel color on white fabrics.

Meloise Heloise

New Agent for Investors In County

George G. Parden named co zone manager in Franklin County for Investors Diversified Services Inc with Hazen L. Richardson as other representative. Parden and family will reside at 1441 S Hickory Ottawa. Formerly in Sioux City at Morning Side College and as advertising representative for the Sioux City Journal for three years. Member of Grace Methodist Church and Elmwood Golf Club.

George G. Parden Franklin County Investors Diversified Services, Inc Hazen L. Richardson Parden S. Hickory Ottawa Sioux City Morningside College Sioux City Journal Grace Methodist Church Elmwood

Wyoming Adopts Right To Work Law Enacted

CHEYENNE Wyoming AP reports Wyoming becomes the 20th state to pass a right to work law. It bars employers from requiring union membership as a condition of employment. The measure aims to reduce compulsory union ties and broaden job opportunities in the state.

Wyoming Cheyenne Wyo

Sewing and business meeting of Socialettes Warren C. Black Unit

The Socialettes Warren C. Black Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will hold a combined sewing and business meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. James Durbin 1246 S Main. A correction notes Rose Marie Roberts engagement details omitted Friday. FLA Club members visited the University of Kansas campus lunching in the Union cafeteria and touring the Art Museum and Museum of Natural History.

Warren C. Black American Legion Auxiliary James Durbin S. Main Rose Marie Roberts Ned Roberts Poplar Miss Roberts Wilbur Williamson Caldwell W. F. James Enid Okla FLA University of Kansas Union Building Art’ Museum Museum of Natural History

Herald Ad Offers Weekly News Tip Reward

The Herald announces a weekly prize of five dollars for the best news tip submitted by readers. Tips must be timely and relevant to the paper’s coverage area and will be reviewed by the editorial staff for publication consideration.

the Herald

Circles Hold Group Study Meetings

First Methods WSCS circles met Wednesday with the theme The Lifted Christ from John 21 15 17. Deb orah circle hostess BE C Cummings with Parker and Davis assisting, devotions by Lee Peterson and program by R D Nichols Scott and Parker.

WSCS Deborah BE. C. Cummings H. A. Parker L. E. Davis Lee Peterson R. D. Nichols Harry Scott Parker Erwin Elder Robert Lister, Jr Ray Koontz C. P. Burrows Ursa Vincent T. E. Fleming Harold Haraldson Harry Ryholt Vincent A. J. Brady Ralph Weinheimer Rebekah C. T. Geiger Floyd Coffman John Okerberg Ethel Welton Max Roberts Sam Ober

Hold Family Gathering Honors Mrs Elder

A surprise birthday and Mothers Day party for Mrs. Tom Elder was held at the Currant home. Attendees included the Elders and their children from Wellsville, Kansas City, Lawrence, Ottawa, and surrounding families.

Tom Elder Elvin Currant Connie Michael Ray Elder Wellsville David Bischoff Sandy Kansas City Walt Randel Lawrence Joe McAuley Don Elder Jack Elder Merle Taylor Jean Schmoe Ottawa Shirley Richard Carl

Comments On Orbit At Far and Near Club Meeting

Far and Near club members gave comments on Gordon Cooper the astronaut orbiting Earth. Mrs Arthur Atchison of Princeton hosted. Mrs Darrell Macy opened the business session with a singing led by Mrs J C Hannaman. Mrs Harold Bones drew the deer prize. Guests included Mrs Eva Schmitt Mrs Goldie Walden and Mrs Jim Lancaster. Mrs Ronald Atchison and Mrs Elmer Louderback helped serve refreshments.

Gordon Cooper Arthur Atchison Princeton Darrell Macy J. C. Hannaman Harold Bones Eva Schmitt Goldie Walden Jim Lancaster Ronald Atchison Elmer. Louderback

Demonstrations At Sew and Go Club Meeting

Mrs Don Gorton hosted the Sew and Go club Thursday evening with two demonstrations for the lesson. Mrs Bill Brittingham showed how to make drip dry art foam covered hangers and an earring caddy from an old bed spring. Mrs Clifford Gibson demonstrated making hats from pipe cleaners. Members displayed items from the last month. Refreshments were served.

Don Gorton Bill Brittingham Clifford Gibson

Something New Stylish For Dad Fa ther's Day Trends

A canvass of local men stores reveals trends in men's wear for Father's Day June 18. The year shows a boom for new styles and apparel options appealing to the male graduate and gift buyers.

Ottawa retail scene calls for basics and updates

Local shops highlight durable men’s wear from short sleeve dress shirts to knit tops and swimsuits while several stores plan remodels. Anchor Savings moves to a new building May 31 with an open house in early June. others reveal storefront upgrades and new lighting. Urban improvements spark civic pride as downtown properties gain glass fronts and refreshed façades.

Dad Ottawa Anchor Savings Association Lee Casida 5Th Hickory Western Auto Main Waldo’s Drake’s Irvin Malott Oklahoma Tire and Supply Co Safeway 9Th F. W. Woolworth’s Ottawa Herald

Hospital Notes Admissions and Dismissals

Admissions list includes Mrs Kenneth Thorpe at 831 Poplar, Billy Dick at 518 N Poplar, Leo Edington at 748 8 Mulberry, Friday, and Mrs Berta Hamilton at Michigan Valley on Saturday. Dismissals note Elsa Towe from North American Hotel on Friday and Mrs Gary Milbern with baby son at 728 Pecan on Saturday.

Kenneth Thorpe Poplar Billy Dick N. Poplar Leo Edington Mulberry Berta Hamilton Michigan Valley Elsa Towe North American Hotel Gary Milbern Baby Son

Farm and Household Sales Roundup in Kansas and Nearby States

Local auction notices list farm and household sales across Kansas and Missouri regions. Dates span May through June with sale details for Olson Nelson, Glenn Sundin, and others, including locations in Ottawa Wellsville Pomona Lyndon and Neosho with times from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Listings include farm implements, livestock, household goods, and consignment sales with contact numbers 566 3530 and 666 3645. Continuous weekly auctions occur in Overbrook and Pomona, plus a mid May sale near Baldwin Junction and a May 29 used machinery sale in Ottawa.

Franklin County Sale Company Mvery Sotarden Ottawa Op Highway Olaf Nelson Baldwin Eas Glenn Sundin Wellsville Kas William S. Green Baldwin Jct Pomona Overbrook Livestock Sale Overbrook Kansas Allen County Livestock Auctlor R. A. Trowbridge Methodist Church Bank Cowdin Bros Cara and Misc Hickory Ottawa de Layne Long Farm Lyndon Neosho Livestock Commission Co Neosho Lawrence Livestock Sale Co East Lith St Lawrence Haroldson Imple, Co Main

Box Supper Aids Hall Remodeling Fund

VFW Post and Auxiliary hosted an old fashioned box supper at the hall with Lloyd Myers as auctioneer. About 25 attended. Proceeds support ongoing hall remodeling. Plans set for a potluck Monday night for Post Auxiliary members families and friends at 7 p.m.

VFW Lloyd Myers

Estate matters in Franklin County probate court May 1963

First notice announces Henry W. Collins appointed administrator c t a for Arthur G. Wheeler estate with nine month claims period. The second notice seeks probate of Agnes Chastine Schweitzer will for Lloyd Albert Schweitzer estate with hearing set May 27, 1963 in Ottawa Kansas.

State of Kansas Franklin County Arthur G. Wheeler Henry W. Collins C.ta Ottawa Kansas C.t.a. Winton A. Winter C.t.a Lloyd Albert Schweitzer Agnes Chastine Schweitzer Alma Schweitzer

Also Mentioned on This Page

I. M. Stennecker Arthur Duffield Springdale Ark Ellis Jonn Kotalik R. W. Kitterman Betty Berry Topeka State Department of Public Instruction Herald Addie Hayes Lucille Yates Gals H. Q. Crampton Jones Blanche Lamb Bob Roberts Martha Circle F. F. Fockele Lloyd Daugharthy J. L. Hysom D. C. Whitaker L. H. Hoffman A. M. Hillis Helen Lalman Greeley Lalman Orion Ban Jack Day Secretary of Agriculture USDA Osage City Lyndon State Bank Jamieson South Water Tower Jor Towner Ciapel AL Kansas Phant Claude Myers Bros Centropolis Howard RFD Jack Nelson Nate, and Leona Gibbons Melvern Household Furniture Harold Stewart Printy Ben Printy N. Main N Main Ottawa Transfer and Storage Co Walnut 5 Winton A Winter Harvey Staadt
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